Woori Child Hospital and Representative Lee Jooyeong Hold Meeting on Cooperation to Address the Pediatric Care Gap

Discussion Held on Cooperation to Address Pediatric Care Gap
Woori Child Hospital and Representative Lee Jooyeong Seek Policy Solutions for 24/7 Pediatric Services

Woori Child Hospital announced on August 12 that it held a field meeting on August 7 with Lee Jooyeong, a member of the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee from the Reform Party, under the theme of "Cooperation to Resolve the Pediatric Care Gap."

Jeong Sungkwan, Chairman of Woori Child Medical Foundation (second from right), and Lee Jooyeong, Reform Party member of the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee (center), are taking a commemorative photo after holding a meeting to discuss cooperation to resolve pediatric care gaps at Woori Child Hospital in Guro-gu, Seoul on the 7th. Woori Child Medical Foundation

The meeting was organized to listen to voices from the field regarding the issue of the "pediatric care gap," which has emerged as a national challenge, and to seek institutional and policy solutions based on these insights. Attendees included Representative Lee Jooyeong and his aides; Yang Seongil, adjunct professor at Korea University Graduate School of Public Health; Jeong Sungkwan, chairman of Woori Child Medical Foundation; Baek Jeonghyeon, director of Woori Child Hospital; Kim Jangsik, head of the Future Strategy Office; Joo Youngheon, manager of the Future Strategy Office; and Lee Yumi, head nurse of the ward team.

Representative Lee first listened to a briefing on the hospital's operations and its participation in major policy initiatives. During the subsequent meeting, he actively exchanged a variety of opinions on ways to address the pediatric care gap. He then toured the outpatient and inpatient wards to observe the actual care environment and medical infrastructure firsthand.

He expressed particular interest in the hospital's proactive implementation of the "24-Hour Friend Clinic" and "Moonlight Children's Hospital," which provide nighttime and holiday pediatric care. He also stated, "With both Woori Child Hospital and Seongbuk Woori Child Hospital recently being selected for the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 'Essential Specialized Function Enhancement Support Project,' I am deeply grateful that these institutions are serving as the last line of defense for pediatric care amid a national crisis."

Chairman Jeong Sungkwan said, "I deeply empathize with the various suggestions and valuable insights shared during today's meeting, and I sincerely appreciate your willingness to consider the challenges faced in the field." He added, "It is now time to view the field of pediatrics not just as healthcare, but from an integrated perspective that encompasses care and welfare. We are fully aware of this need and will respond swiftly and proactively."

Meanwhile, Woori Child Hospital, designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare as an essential specialized pediatric hospital, maintains a 24/7 care system year-round.

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